The two subspecies split about 20,000 years ago. But since then, they may have interbred more often than Smithsonian ...

When scientists compared the DNA of thousands of dogs and wolves, they found the two species were not as separate as once ...

Many dog owners may not be surprised to learn that most dogs still carry some wolf DNA in their genomes. Domestication has ...

Genomic analysis of more than 2,700 dog and wolf genomes shows that most modern dogs carry small traces of post-domestication ...

Dogs evolved from gray wolves, but scientists debate exactly where, when and how many times dogs were domesticated. Ancient DNA evidence suggests that domestication happened twice, in eastern and ...

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Wolves and dogs don’t normally breed in the wild, largely because wolves are so territorial. But an exception has been found. While wild dog-wolf ...

Tiny Wolf Dog Has An Adorable Little 'Purr-Howl' originally appeared on Parade Pets. Puppies make the cutest little squeals, howls, and squeaks when they are trying to find their voices. Once they ...

Wolf dogs, with their impressive size and striking appearance, can be intimidating for some people. However, veterinary staff, with their experience working with various animals, can recognize a dog’s ...

Wolf-dog hybrids are bred by crossing domestic dogs with wolves, sometimes just a few generations back. They carry physical traits and instincts that set them far apart from standard breeds. These ...